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R70 NUT

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,745 mi
Last recorded138,745 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 NUT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 138,745 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate illuminated but not fail item on this age of vehicle (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,013 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate illuminated but not fail item on this age of vehicle (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,050 miles

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Rear H\BRAKE POOR

Pass 24 Feb 2016 95,333 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 89,796 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,119 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 62,119 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,588 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,027 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,837 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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R70 NUT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R70 NUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R70 NUT registered?

R70 NUT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is R70 NUT safe to buy?

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